Information Technology Courses

Asp.Net Programming Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 11 lessons

ASP.NET programmers are in high demand

Whilst there is an oversupply of programmers skilled in some languages, there is heavy demand for skilled ASP.NET Programmers. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ASP.NET. By the end of the course, you should be able to easily understand all the major aspects of ASP.NET and use it to produce their own web applications. This is the only ASP.net course available completely by distance education.
Career Opportunities
Work as web developer for software companies, Freelance Webdesign work. asp.net programmers get paid very well, depending on their experience.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Asp.Net Programming

Computer Servicing 1 Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 9 lessons

Become a Computer Technician

Computer technicians are in high demand. With an increasing number of computers used in both the home and workplace, there is a significant and ever growing demand for people to install, maintain and repair both hardware and software. While many computer courses teach programming, surprisingly few provide the type of training needed to be a competent and effective computer technician.
This course provides an introduction to servicing computers. It develops a broad and general understanding of repair and maintenance procedures that can be used at work or home, and in doing so provides a good starting point for anyone seeking a career in computer servicing.
Is this course right for me?
This course is the first step if you are looking to work as an IT technician or an IT support specialist or just want to know how to fix your own computer if it has some problems.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Computer Servicing 1

Computer Servicing II Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 10 lessons

Why choose this course?
This course covers more into the hardware diagnostics, fault analysis. It also covers software trouble shooting etc. This course expands on and continues from the basics covered in Computer Servicing 1.
Is this course right for me?
If you are looking into expanding your skills more into troubleshooting and hardware diagnostics this course is suitable for you.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Computer Servicing II

Computer Servicing III Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 9 lessons

Advance Your Computer Technician Skills

If you have previous IT experience and do not want to go through the basics this course is the one to choose. This follows on from Computer Servicing 11 dealing further with more advanced computer repairs

This is the ideal course for people who are experienced in IT and are looking to improve on their knowledge.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Computer Servicing III

Computer Studies Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

Why Choose this course?
A beginners course, developing an understanding of computers, their applications in industry, and skills to use and manage the use of computers in a workplace situation. It is an excellent course for people wanting to have a starting point with computers. It is a very basic course which will give you a basic knowledge of computers. It requires no prior knowledge of computers.
Is this course right for me?
If you are someone looking for help to start using your PC and go through basic functions and have been wary of computers in the past this course has been developed just for you.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Computer Studies

Computer Studies II Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 12 lessons

Why choose this course?
This course is or people who already know how to use a computer, but wish to extend their skills, particularly with respect to Microsoft applications.
Is this course right for me?
If you want to work with Microsoft word, excel, access etc this is the course for you.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Computer Studies II

Ecommerce Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

Learn to Sell on the Internet
Develop an ability to manage commercial transactions electronically, particularly via the internet. While the course is concerned with marketing, management and processing; the primary concern is marketing. E commerce is short for “electronic commerce”. It is anything concerned with doing business electronically, in particular business conducted electronically and online, as such this course focuses on internet business.

Is this course right for me?
This course is excellent for managers and marketing people who are good with general marketing but are not very sure about marketing on the web, or small businesses who are wanting to venture into online business.

Prerequisites: none

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Ecommerce

Html - Writing An Internet Website Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

Start to Learn Programming Here.
Learn to create web pages. Explore different methods of laying out an HTML page. Investigate some of the techniques employed by web developers to Navigate between web pages. Experiment with the use of images and background images on web pages. Use style sheets to change the look and feel of a web page. Build a web site based on a client design specification.
Is this course right for me?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn programming in html. It can be a hobby or to create a website for your personal or business use. Keeping in mind that web development companies charge thousands of dollars to develop websites for businesses this course is a good investment.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Html - Writing An Internet Website

Macromedia Flash Mx Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 12 lessons

Learn to Create Animated or Interactive Components for the Internet

Flash is used to make multimedia files and interactive websites. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Macromedia Flash MX. It assumes the student has no knowledge of Macromedia Flash at all but they must have access to a computer with a CDROM drive and Macromedia Flash MX installed. As with all our computer courses, students are able to purchase the software required (Flash MX) at a heavily discounted price (academic pricing). More information can be obtained about this from the school.
By the end of the course, the student should be able to easily understand all the major aspects of Flash MX and use it to produce their own Flash applications.
Is this course right for me?
If you are thinking of a career in multimedia or graphic design this ocurse is a must for you. Lot of people take up this course out of interest as well.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Macromedia Flash Mx

Networking Foundations Duration icon 100 hours Lessons icon 10 lessons

Learn about Computer networks; what they are, their component parts, the various configurations that are possible and what they can do.  This course lays a foundation in a way that will enable you to better plan and manage computer networks.

It is designed for the office manager, or I.T. professional who has limited knowledge of networks; and needs a more solid foundation in order to build their knowledge, skills and ability to work with networks.

NEW COURSE -Available in April 2010

Learning methods available: Read more & enrol: Networking Foundations

Photoshop Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 9 lessons

An Essential Skill for many jobs:

    • Graphic Art
    • Web Design
    • Photography
    • Advertising

Develop a basic understanding of how to create and manipulate images and artwork compositions using Adobe Photoshop for use on the web, email and print. The course is upgraded regularly by a leading graphic artist to retain current industry relevance.
This is an excellent entry to medium level course for anyone wanting to use Photoshop in their work (or very keen amateurs).
Is this course right for me?
If you work a lot with images, photos and graphics this course is a must have. It is an excellent course for people who are interested in digital photography and are looking to learn to edit their pictures and make suitable for printing.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Photoshop

Qualification -Associate Diploma In E Commerce Duration icon 1500 hours Qualification icon Associate Diploma

Become an Internet Marketing Expert

Take your work wherever your computer goes.

Develop a mix of skills in I.T. and marketing, which are in high demand world wide. Ecommerce is a must have skill for managers in any industry not just IT because all businesses now use the world wide web as another point of sale. To successfully sell on the web knowledge of the way business and marketing goes on the web is a must have. Great course for Marketing managers and Business managers.
Career Opportunities
You can work as , IT Consultants, Ecommerce Consultants, Web marketing consultant, IT Managers, Web Developer, etc.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Qualification -Associate Diploma In E Commerce

Qualification -Associate Diploma In Information Technology Duration icon 1500 hours Qualification icon Associate Diploma

Why choose this course?
Develops a balance of skills in both Information Technology and management to produce a graduate with the foundation training to manage an IT business or department. This course does not require any previous IT experience though experience in using a personal computer will be useful.
Career Opportunities
This a good course for people who want to start a career in IT or people with IT experience who want to attain a qualification to further their career.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Qualification -Associate Diploma In Information Technology

Qualification -Associate Diploma In Information Technology Management Duration icon 1500 hours Qualification icon Associate Diploma

Be a Leader in the I.T. Profession

This course is longer and harder than others (even some degrees); but as with most things, you get back what you put in!

Our IT courses are flexible, up to date and focussed on industry needs; and this courses is lionger and more comprehensive than most. It develops a balance of skills in both Information Technology and management to produce a graduate with the foundation training to manage an IT business or department. This course does not require any previous IT experience though experience in using a personal computer will be useful.
Career Opportunities
This a good course for people who want to start a career in IT, or people with IT experience who want to attain a qualification to further their career.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Qualification -Associate Diploma In Information Technology Management

Qualification -Certificate In Electronic Journalism Duration icon 600 hours Qualification icon Certificate

Why choose this course?
Develop skills in freelance writing, programming a web site and a broad understanding of the modern publishing industry. The publishing industry has changed greatly over recent decades, embracing IT not only for writing, but also production and increasingly for publishing. This is a very good course for anyone seeking a start in today's publishing industry. Most of the writing nowadays is done on the computers even if it is for print.
Career Opportunities
It is a must course for writers, Journalists, freelance writers and anyone interested in writing for the web.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Qualification -Certificate In Electronic Journalism

Qualification -Certificate In Information Technology Duration icon 600 hours Qualification icon Certificate

Why choose this course?
A broad foundation course for anyone seeking entry into a career with computers. It is also a good course for people looking to complement their existing careers with IT knowledge. No previous IT experience is required to undertake this course.
Career Opportunities
You can work as 1st level IT help desk, IT Technician, IT officer
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Qualification -Certificate In Information Technology

Qualification -Certificate In Web Site Development Duration icon 600 hours Qualification icon Certificate

Why choose this course?
Web Site Development has become a huge industry; and there is high demand for developers who can bring results. I.T. Staff at ACS are world leaders in web site development, rest assured you will be trained by experts. This certificate teaches the most in demand web development tools like HTML, ASP.net, Visual Studio.net, Flash, Ecommerce and Digital photography.
Career Opportunities
Web developer, Web specialist, Web programmer
Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Qualification -Certificate In Web Site Development

Qualification -Proficiency Award In Computer Programming Duration icon 500 hours Qualification icon Proficiency Award

Become a Web Site Programmer

A Proficiency Award is a type of “specialist” certificate; designed to provide a qualification to reflect “knowledge or skills” in a specialised area.
To attain a proficiency award, you need to:

  • Complete assignments and pass exams for three 100 hour modules/subjects  (*Visual Basic.Net, ASP.Net and SQL Database Programming 
  • 200 hrs work experience or a workplace project.   You can satisfy this by either submitting a reference from an employer or reputable colleague; or undertaking a major programming project (under tutor guidance).
    Ideal course for someone wanting to enter and work in one of the most in demand field of computer programming

Career Opportunities   Once this course is undertaken and completed you can start working as computer programmers, webdesigners or web developers.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Qualification -Proficiency Award In Computer Programming

Qualification -Proficiency Award In Computer Servicing Duration icon 500 hours Qualification icon Proficiency Award

Why choose this course?
Develop skills in the repair and maintenance of computers (PC'S). A Proficiency Award is a type of “specialist” certificate; designed to provide a qualification that reflects “knowledge or skills” in a specialised section of an industry or discipline.
Career Opportunities
People who have completed this course can work in IT technical support, as IT Technicians, IT officer, IT helpdesk officer
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Qualification -Proficiency Award In Computer Servicing

SQL For The Web Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 12 lessons

Learn to set up and manage a Data Base

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to SQL. By the end of the course, the student should be able to easily understand all the major aspects of SQL.
Is this course right for me?
This course is most suitable for programmers and web developers who are looking to expand their skills with SQL server

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: SQL For The Web

Visual Basic.Net Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 12 lessons

Learn to Program Graphics for Web Sites

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Visual Basic.NET. It assumes the student has no knowledge of Visual Basic or computer programming.  Students must have access to a computer with either Visual Studio.NET or Visual Basic.NET installed. As with all our computer courses, they enable the student to purchase the software required at a heavily discounted price (academic pricing). More information can be obtained about this from the school. By the end of the course, the student should be able to easily understand all the major aspects of Visual Basic.NET and use it to produce their own windows based applications.

Is this course right for me?
If you are a programmer experienced in html but want to complement your knowledge with VB.net this course is right for you. Visual basic combined with html can produce very sophisticated websites.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Visual Basic.Net